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Annual dues shall be payable to the NLC-HASC on or before January of each year, the amount of which shall be determined upon annual review by the Board each September. |
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The fiscal year shall be January 1 through December 31. |
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All dues paid to Nursing Leadership Council shall become the property of the organization, which shall allocate funds based on approval of the Board of Directors. |
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Membership in the council shall be terminated for non-payment of dues effective April 1. |
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Membership dues are individual and are non-transferable. |
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New members joining after September 1 will have membership fees waived for that calendar year. Dues will be due on or before January of that next year. |
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The Committee on Nominations shall prepare a slate of candidates, with no more than two nominees for each office to be filled. Each candidate must consent verbally or in writing to serve. The slate will be filled according to the needs of the organization. See Article VIII, Officers, Terms, and Duties. |
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The slate shall be presented to the Board of Directors at least one month prior to the general election. Elections shall be conducted by mail ballot to the active membership and the results reported to the membership following the election. |
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The outcome of the election shall be determined by the majority of votes cast and shall constitute an election. In case of a tie, the NLC-HASC Board of Directors shall decide the choice. |
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Members may vote for persons other than those names that appear on the ballot by writing in names of qualified candidates who consent to serve if elected. |
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Composition: |
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The Board of Directors shall consist of elected officers and the immediate past president. |
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The Board of Directors shall also consist of three (3) designated representatives from each Area Council who are active members of NLC-HASC and are appointed in accordance with Article X. |
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The Board member must be the chief nursing executive in their respective organization. |
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Term: |
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The term of office shall be as specified in Article VIII, or until successors are elected. |
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All elected officers and Board members shall take office in January of each year. |
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No person shall serve in the same office for more than two successive terms. Service for more than half a term shall be considered a full term of service. |
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A Board member no longer eligible for active membership may remain a member of the Board for a period not to exceed six months. |
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Duties: |
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The Board of Directors shall: |
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Be responsible for actively assessing, prioritizing, and developing strategies that are in keeping with the purposes and objectives of the organization. |
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Budget and expend the finances of the Council within the purposes and objectives of the organization. |
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Authorize the appointment of honorary members. |
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Actively promote the educational objectives of the Board for nurse leaders in Southern California. |
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Meetings: |
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The Board of Directors shall meet not less than four times each year. |
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Quorum: |
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The quorum for transactions of business shall be at least two officers and at least one representative from three of the seven area councils. |
